CVE-1999-0182 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can gain root access via a buffer overflow in Samba by sending a long password.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0182?
CVE-1999-0182 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Samba Samba, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Samba has a buffer overflow which allows a remote attacker to obtain root access by specifying a long password.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0182?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samba Samba.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0182?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0182 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-0182 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0182 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Samba Samba
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vc5j-x9w7-frw6.